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TSlaputa728
post Jun 23 2018, 06:36 PM, updated 6y ago

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I spilled some liquid on my laptop just now. The screen automatically switched to the bios screen (I think dats the bios screen). Is this normal?

I have turned the laptop upside down to let it air dry now. Not sure if it is damaged. I removed the cover and there was some liquid, but not much. How much is this going to cost if I rele have to send it for repair?

Thanks.
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post Jun 23 2018, 08:45 PM

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If the motherboard is faulty, don't bother repairing it as it will cost a bomb
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post Jun 23 2018, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(laputa728 @ Jun 23 2018, 06:36 PM)
I spilled some liquid on my laptop just now. The screen automatically switched to the bios screen (I think dats the bios screen). Is this normal?

I have turned the laptop upside down to let it air dry now. Not sure if it is damaged. I removed the cover and there was some liquid, but not much. How much is this going to cost if I rele have to send it for repair?

Thanks.
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If it's just bios screen, you should be fine.
Take off the battery if possible.

How wet do we talk about right now?
Either way, have anyone with experience to take it apart and let it dry under running fans is sufficient enough.
If possible, take off the keyboard (there's a tuto on youtube, vary by model) and heat blow your internal lappy from behind the k/b. Be aware of k/b attached cable.

Speaking of repairing experience, your issue were usually not-critical as you thought..long as it wasn't turn on yet.

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post Jun 23 2018, 10:52 PM

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can u define"some liquid"
a cup
a glass
a liter

if less than a cup and the spill only on the keyboard i dun think it will harm ur mobo.but try to keep it realy dry before try to turn it on. and also remove the battery if ur battery removeable...

TSlaputa728
post Jun 23 2018, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(Win10 @ Jun 23 2018, 09:16 PM)
If it's just bios screen, you should be fine.
Take off the battery if possible.

How wet do we talk about right now?
Either way, have anyone with experience to take it apart and let it dry under running fans is sufficient enough.
If possible, take off the keyboard (there's a tuto on youtube, vary by model) and heat blow your internal lappy from behind the k/b. Be aware of k/b attached cable.

Speaking of repairing experience, your issue were usually not-critical as you thought..long as it wasn't turn on yet.

Give us a heads up smile.gif
Cross your finger.
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Thanks for ur reply. smile.gif

It's like half a cup of the cheap cheap Ikea cup.
It's an internal battery so I wasn't able to remove the it at that time.

I opened the bottom cover and wiped off the water, inside, not much thankfully. I didn't dare to go further to the keyboard cuz I have no experience. Right now I just leave it upside down and let it air dry for, according to Goggle 24 to 48 hrs.

I hope I won't have problems putting back the cover afterwards.

Thanks for ur kind word, feel better after reading ur reply.
TSlaputa728
post Jun 23 2018, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(yoyu @ Jun 23 2018, 10:52 PM)
can u define"some liquid"
a cup
a glass
a liter

if less than a cup and the spill only on the keyboard i dun think it will harm ur mobo.but try to keep it realy dry before try to turn it on. and also remove the battery if ur battery removeable...
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Hi, it is half cup of the ikea cup.
I am going to leave it there for 24 to 48 hrs and see.
It has

Thanks smile.gif
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post Jun 23 2018, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(laputa728 @ Jun 23 2018, 11:26 PM)
Hi, it is half cup of the ikea cup.
I am going to leave it there for 24 to 48 hrs and see.
It has

Thanks smile.gif
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hi... hope nothing big problem... try to flip it up side down and dun forget to disconnect ur charger also bro...
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post Jun 24 2018, 05:33 PM

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send to repair shop for diagnose, stop using & power on the laptop to cause more damage to the motherboard.
TSlaputa728
post Jun 24 2018, 05:44 PM

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Hi guys, I manage to turn on my laptop now, but the keyboard is damaged, when I type certain alphabet will appear 2 to 3 alphabets/letters.

Will it cost a lot to repair this?
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post Jun 24 2018, 10:42 PM

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QUOTE(laputa728 @ Jun 24 2018, 05:44 PM)
Hi guys, I manage to turn on my laptop now, but the keyboard is damaged, when I type certain alphabet will appear 2 to 3 alphabets/letters.

Will it cost a lot to repair this?
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hey... lucky you 😁
do try using vacuum cleanner 1st
and if cannot solve it dun think can repair it...
new lappy keyboard will cost u 100 over
some shop can offer second depending on model and will cost u half of new one
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post Jun 24 2018, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(yoyu @ Jun 24 2018, 10:42 PM)
hey... lucky you 😁
do try using vacuum cleanner 1st
and if cannot solve it dun think can repair it...
new lappy keyboard will cost u 100 over
some shop can offer second depending on model and will cost u half of new one
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Hey thanks for ur reply. smile.gif

It might be stupid to ask lol, but why use vacuum cleaner?
To "suck" the liquid?

I am using USB fan to blow dry it. Hopefully still got a chance to save it b4 I send to for repair tmr. Sigh.
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post Jun 24 2018, 11:18 PM

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QUOTE(laputa728 @ Jun 24 2018, 11:11 PM)
Hey thanks for ur reply. smile.gif

It might be stupid to ask lol,  but why use vacuum cleaner?
To "suck" the liquid?

I am using USB fan to blow dry it. Hopefully still got a chance to save it b4 I send to for repair tmr. Sigh.
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yes it will suck small portion of water...
i dun ask u try the vacuum at the 1st place since i wonder who will have 3 in 1 vacuum cleaner at home... and the 1st question i asked u how much water right..
i dun wanna get finger pointed to me after ur vacuum cleaner blowed out because wanna save ur lappy 😣

becarefull with vacuum cleaner.. it not just sucking the small portion of water... but also ur key on the keyboard... try it on ur own risk ya 🤔

ive told u... dun point ur finger on me... just a suggession lorr

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TSlaputa728
post Jun 24 2018, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(yoyu @ Jun 24 2018, 11:18 PM)
yes it will suck small portion of water...
i dun ask u try the vacuum at the 1st place since i wonder who will have 3 in 1 vacuum cleaner at home... and the 1st question i asked u how much water right..
i dun wanna get finger pointed to me after ur vacuum cleaner blowed out because wanna save ur lappy 😣

becarefull with vacuum cleaner.. it not just sucking the small portion of water... but also ur key on the keyboard... try it on ur own risk ya 🤔

ive told u... dun point ur finger on me... just a suggession lorr
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LOL thanks for ur suggestions.
The vacuum I have at home is kinda powerful one.
I m not sure if I dare to try, maybe I try it from a distance.
Dun worry, I wun finger point at u, will try it at my own risk lol.thanks.
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post Jun 25 2018, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(laputa728 @ Jun 24 2018, 11:29 PM)
LOL thanks for ur suggestions.
The vacuum I have at home is kinda powerful one.
I m not sure if I dare to try, maybe I try it from a distance.
Dun worry, I wun finger point at u, will try it at my own risk lol.thanks.
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You have a broken connection on the connector. A broken trace will affect several key(s) on your KB. Broke a wire in a matrix, you'll knock several key.


It's relative easy to flip out/replace the keyboard on your own.
Just google out "replace laptop keyboard <insert model or brand>" and it takes less than 30sec to flip it out
Perhaps wipe the back out, dry blow*, and nudge nudge sweat.gif the matrix circuit back as your last option. With me, it worked a few time, on few laptop rclxm9.gif

Hell, its possible by just reseating the connector even!!



If it was an old model by 5years + ago, there's mountain lot of 2nd unit sold at lowyat plaza at a bang price;
Fret not, a new is it just tad pricier icon_rolleyes.gif

Godspeed.


*hair dryer are seriously prohibited, as the temp might broke the matrix trace. Its heat conductive.

This post has been edited by Win10: Jun 25 2018, 10:16 PM
TSlaputa728
post Jun 27 2018, 03:38 PM

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QUOTE(Win10 @ Jun 25 2018, 10:00 PM)
You have a broken connection on the connector. A broken trace will affect several key(s) on your KB. Broke a wire in a matrix, you'll knock several key.


It's relative easy to flip out/replace the keyboard on your own.
Just google out "replace laptop keyboard <insert model or brand>" and it takes less than 30sec to flip it out
Perhaps wipe the back out, dry blow*, and nudge nudge sweat.gif the  matrix circuit back as your last option. With me, it worked a few time, on few laptop rclxm9.gif

Hell, its possible by just reseating the connector even!!
If it was an old model by 5years + ago, there's mountain lot of 2nd unit sold at lowyat plaza at a bang price;
Fret not, a new is it just tad pricier icon_rolleyes.gif

Godspeed.
*hair dryer are seriously prohibited, as the temp might broke the matrix trace. Its heat conductive.
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biggrin.gif thanks for your reply, but I have already sent it for a repair.
I have no confidence to open the keyboard part.

The shop said that my keyboard is damaged.
It costs RM180 to fix it.
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post Jun 28 2018, 12:48 AM

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when you spilled water to an electronic item, besure to cut power, and dry it, make sure it is dry before switching it on again.
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post Jun 28 2018, 03:12 PM

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Laptop repair cost surely is very kick, because once you repair, it will replace the whole motherboard inside.

It's time to switch to desktop PC.
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post Jun 29 2018, 03:34 PM

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just buy an usb keyboard and plug in.. Cheaper than RM 180

 

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